Staten Island Personal Injury Lawyer

It can seem like a true miscarriage of justice when you experience a serious personal injury due to someone else’s careless actions. While that person goes on with their life, you must deal with issues such as mounting medical expenses, missing time from work, and your physical and emotional recovery.

If you’re considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, a New York personal injury action generally must be commenced within three years of the injury, but exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply.
‍Raphaelson Levine, a plaintiff’s law firm near Staten Island, New York, is available to help.

NEXT STEP: Call (212) 268-3222 or complete our online case evaluation for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney nearby.

Why hire a personal injury lawyer at Raphaelson Levine?

As a personal injury law firm since 1992, we have helped thousands of New York residents pursue and obtain their rightful compensation after a serious personal injury.

Our Staten Island personal injury lawyers have many years of experience negotiating with insurance companies and representing injured clients in court trials to pursue compensation in the form of a personal injury lawsuit.

We offer a free consultation to learn more about your case and for you to learn more about the lawyers who represent our law offices. After what you have been through already, you owe it to yourself to begin an attorney-client relationship to pursue justice against the negligent party.

Recent personal injury claims we've won for our clients

• $5.3M Fatal Train Accident Settlement: After a young father was killed as a result of a train accident in New York, his family contacted Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm for representation.
• $2.2 Million Head-On Car Accident Settlement: A woman was driving when her car was suddenly struck head-on by another driver, a female, who was recklessly speeding to pick up her child at school.
• $2.8 Million Rear-End Car Accident Trial Verdict: Two sisters were passengers in a car that was rear-ended, and each suffered painful injuries as a result of the accident.
• $5.75M Construction Accident Settlement: A certified HVAC contractor was working at the top of an opening that led to an underground vault that serviced when he was severely injured.
• $400K Pedestrian Accident Settlement: Howard Raphaelson and Andrew Levine litigated and negotiated a claim in under one year for a client who was violently struck by a massive Range Rover.

Common types of Staten Island personal injury cases we handle

The following are some of the most typical reasons that people choose to work with our New York law firm to file a personal injury lawsuit:

Auto Accidents

Drinking and driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and distracted driving are just some common causes of auto accidents in New York. The good news is that we are here to provide legal advice and pursue financial recovery and justice for accident victims.

Construction Accidents

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 1,038 construction-industry fatalities in 2018. This is historical data. New York workers’ compensation generally replaces a negligence suit against an insured employer, but a separate claim against a responsible third party may be available.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Tripping over a store display, having a foreign object strike you from any direction, or slipping on ice in a poorly maintained parking lot are all examples of fall accidents for which another party may be liable.

Medical Malpractice

A medical malpractice claim generally requires proof that a provider departed from accepted medical practice and that the departure caused your injury. A missed diagnosis, surgical error or medication error must be assessed against the applicable standard of care and the evidence of causation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Road rash, burns, traumatic brain injury, and permanent paralysis are just some of the serious injuries associated with motorcycle accidents. These can occur even when you wear a helmet and drive carefully since you can’t control the actions of other drivers.

Nursing Home Neglect

Placing an older relative in a nursing home is a heart-wrenching decision for most families. When they learn that their loved one has experienced nursing home neglect instead of compassionate care, it can be more than families can bear. We understand your heartache and are prepared to fight for full compensation on behalf of your vulnerable loved one.

Premises Liability

New York property owners owe reasonable care under the circumstances. A visitor’s status alone does not determine the duty of care. Our Staten Island personal injury attorneys can evaluate foreseeability, the condition of the property and notice of a hazard in a premises liability claim.

Truck Accidents

Commercial 18-wheel vehicles can cause serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident due to their sheer size. Pursuing financial justice can become complicated since many parties may share liability. One of the benefits of obtaining legal representation as soon as possible is that your personal injury attorney will conduct research to determine which parties you should sue.

Dog Bites

An attack by a dog can be traumatic and cause serious injuries. New York permits dog-injury claims based on negligence as well as strict liability. Under Flanders v. Goodfellow (2025), an injured person may pursue a negligence claim based on an owner’s failure to use reasonable care. Strict liability may also apply when the owner knew or should have known of the animal’s vicious propensities. A prior bite is not an automatic requirement.

Find out what you need to know about Staten Island personal injury claims and how our team of award-winning personal injury attorneys can help you.

Get a free consultation from a injury lawyer nearby, call now

Raphaelson & Levine serves a large geographical area that includes Staten Island, the Bronx, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens,  and Long Island. We invite you to contact our law firm today to schedule your initial consultation with our experienced personal injury lawyers.

Raphaelson & Levine always act with integrity and will tell you if you have a valid personal injury case or not. If so, your personal injury attorney will explain each of the next steps as you pursue payment for your medical bills, lost wages, destroyed or damaged property, pain and suffering, and several other categories of compensation.

NEXT STEP: Call today for your free case evaluation at (212) 268-3222.